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European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Greece-Italy 2007-2013 A case study in cross-border cooperation Dr. Dionysia Tamvaki / JTS Project Officer. Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”.
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European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Greece-Italy 2007-2013 A case study in cross-border cooperation Dr. Dionysia Tamvaki / JTS Project Officer Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
The framework of the General Regulations on the Structural Funds 2007-2013 OBJECTIVE 1 - Convergence OBJECTIVE 2 – Regional Competitiveness and Employment OBJECTIVE 3 – European Territorial Cooperation Objective 3 - European Territorial Cooperation Its importance has been highlighted in the light of enlargement, as much more areas are now bordering with the European Union and the population living in the them has rapidly risen Moreover, the regions at the external borders of the European Union are in dire economic situation and are in need of the support of the European Union European Territorial CooperationOrigin and Mission Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
European Territorial Cooperation 4 Cooperation Types • Cross-border Cooperation(approx. 48%) Bilateral Programmes - Greece-Albania (IPA), Greece-Bulgaria (ERDF), Greece-Cyprus (ERDF) Greece-Italy (ERDF), Greece-FYROM(IPA) Multilateral Programmes -Adriatic (IPA),Black Sea Basin (ENPI – Neighborhood Instrument), Mediterranean Sea Basin – MED ENPI (ENPI) • Transnational Cooperation (approx 48%) South-East Europe (SEE)-Split/ Division of C.I.P. INTERREG III/B CADSES Mediterranean Space (MED) -Merge of C.I.P. INTERREG III/B ARCHIMED and MEDOCC • Interregional Cooperation(approx 8%) INTERREG IV C Integration/ Merge – All Europe, one single zone • Networks and experience exchange Programmes(approx. 4%) INTERACT, ESPON Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
Cross-border Cooperation Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
Cross-border Cooperation Overall Approach Tailoring Programmes to the large diversity of border regions: Low border permeability: create or improve communication infrastructures and connection links Economic disparities: promote catching-up activities (ex: integrating labor market, business, knowledge transfer) Well functioning cross-border structures: bring added value to cross-border activities (ex: RDT, culture) Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
Cross-border Cooperation Main Themes • Entrepreneurship and SMEs, tourism, culture and cross-border trade • Protection and joint management of the environment • Urban-rural link Better access to transport, information & communication networks • Water, waste management and energy management systems • Health, culture and education infrastructure Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
Cross-border Cooperation EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 • Date of approval by the EC: March 28, 2008 • Programme budget:118.606.893 €/ERDF: 88.955.170 € (75%) National Contribution: 29.651.723 € (25%) Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 Eligible Area & Adjacent territories Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 Priority Axes/S.O & Budget Distribution Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
2 Evaluated and Approved Calls 52 Projects Total approved budget72.269.125,46 3rd Call in course of evaluation –Total budget 20 Million euros Upcoming Call on Strategic Projects ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 Progress so far Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 Statistics on Submitted Projects_1st Call Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 Statistics on Submitted Projects_1st Call Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 Statistics on Approved Projects_1st Call Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
ETCP GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 General Tips • ”THINGS” TO BE CAREFUL!!! • Genuine joint projects:Partners from both countries • Genuine joint projects:at least 2 Evaluation Criteria to be fulfilled: • - joint development • - joint implementation • - joint staffing • - joint financing • Better quality projects: clear-specific, measurable, sustainable, necessary • Avoid incompatible roles (ex. conflict of interest) Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETCP “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”
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